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Solar Power in 49505 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49505

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Solar Panels in 49505

Solar panels in 49505 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49505

The total length of the day in 49505 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49505 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49505

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49505

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 49505

Solar Radiation Data in 49505

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49505

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Solar Power Comparison: 49505 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49505

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Solar Power: 49505 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49505 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 49505

Sunrise / Sunset in 49505

Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 8:39 pm
- Length of Day: 13:59

Best Months for Solar in 49505

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Solar Panel Installs in 49505

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Solar Power Output in 49505

The Power of Solar in 49505

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49505. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49505. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49505

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Weather Forecast for 49505 ^[5]

Fri Apr 26

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 58%

Sat Apr 27

70°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Apr 28

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 29

67°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 30

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed May 1

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49505

About 49505

The ZIP code 49505 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49505 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49505, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.